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Assistant Softball Coach

Columbia College

Job Location:

Columbia, IN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 15 August 2026 (13 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 12 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Assistant Softball Coach
Department: Athletics
Location: Columbia MO
Type:Staff Full-time (10-Month)

Pay:$30000 per year

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Job Summary:

The Assistant Softball Coach will provide overall guidance to the softball program.

Assist the Head Coach with the day-to-day operations of the program including but not limited to the following tasks.

Identification of potential student-athletes recruitment of qualified student-athletes and maintenance of recruitment files.
Strategic management of roster size in alignment with program expectations and departmental enrollment goals.
Oversight and allocation of athletic scholarships/financial aid within established budget parameters.
Demonstrate an understanding of net tuition revenue (NTR) and its impact on recruiting scholarship distribution and roster composition.
Work collaboratively with Admissions and Enrollment Management to support recruiting yield and retention strategies.
Organization and coordination of daily practice plans.
Game day preparations including court set-up and break down uniform and equipment preparation game-plan preparation warm-up activities and game evaluation.
Inventory management of uniforms and equipment and input into purchasing decisions on new equipment.
Scheduling and travel plans including the organization of lodging and meals on road trips and timely completion of expense reports.
Monitoring and supervision of student-athletes to include athletic activities academic progress eligibility concerns and disciplinary issues.
Coordination of student-athlete community service projects in conjunction with the NAIA Champions of Character program.
Participation in program and athletic department fund-raising efforts.
Department assistance with game day management throughout the year.
Work effectively with students student-athletes administrators faculty staff parents alumni officials and coaching peers.

Minimum Qualifications:

Prior coaching experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters Degree from an accredited Institution
At least five years NAIA/NCAA head coaching experience

Physical Requirements: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Individuals seeking accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department without delay. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time talk and hear. The employee is required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop kneel or crawl. Employee must be able to type on a computer keyboard and use a computer monitor on a regular basis.

Work Conditions: The work environment conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is rarely exposed to outside weather conditions; however possible exposure to hazards and physical risks to personal safety may occur while operating certain equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually mild.

This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive of every duty and responsibility required by the employee in the position.

Eligibility for employee benefits and perks is determined by employment status. For more information please see offer of employment and assignment to duties is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check. The information may include but is not limited to academic residential achievement performance attendance disciplinary employment history credit history driving history and criminal history of public record.

Columbia College is an equal opportunity employer.

Columbia College is committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for all regardless of race color national origin gender religion sexual orientation age or disability. The college maintains a safe place for open discourse and overall fosters a sense of community that welcomes everyone.

In compliance with the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) and the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act) the Department of Campus Safety for Columbia College has provided the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report and crime statistics for the main campus and venues nationwide.

Columbia College is required to distribute this information to all current and prospective employees and students. Please follow the link below for the full report or contact Human Resources at for a printed copy.

Experience:

Junior IC

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